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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Poplar Bluffby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Poplar Bluff by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $216–897

  2. Fly to Jonesboro Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)plane plane PHL - JBR
    2. Drive from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    8h 24m
    $127–625

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    25h 37m
    $251–376

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train
    31h 47m
    $683–1,666

  5. Drive  988.5 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Poplar Bluffcar car 988.5 mi
    16h 57m
    $181–261

  6. Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane PHL - CGI
    2. Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    9h 23m
    $135–623

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    37h 57m
    $820–1,270

Philadelphia to Poplar Bluff by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration25h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 996.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Poplar Bluff, MO, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Poplar Bluff Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 47m.

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